Ricoh
A unisex Japanese name meaning "truth comes".
Name Census estimates that about 7 living Americans carry the first name Ricoh. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Ricoh today is around 37 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Ricoh births was 1988 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Ricoh. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Ricoh with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Ricoh. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
7
~ 1 in 48,964,905 Americans
Peak year
1988
7 babies that year
Average age
37
years old
1988 SSA rank
#6,289
Tracked since 1988
Popularity
Ricoh: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Ricoh by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Ricoh during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 7 | 0 | 7 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Ricoh
The name Ricoh is of Japanese origin, derived from the words "ri" meaning "prosperous" and "ko" meaning "child" or "offspring." It is believed to have originated in the late 19th or early 20th century during the Meiji period in Japan.
While the name Ricoh is not explicitly mentioned in ancient texts or religious scriptures, its roots can be traced back to traditional Japanese naming conventions. Historically, Japanese names often incorporated elements of nature, virtues, or aspirations for the child's future.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Ricoh was Ricoh Tanaka, a Japanese businessman born in 1892. He founded the Ricoh Company, a renowned manufacturer of office automation equipment, in 1936. The company's name was derived from his own given name, which he chose to represent the company's mission of creating prosperity through its products.
Another notable figure with the name Ricoh was Ricoh Nishiyama, a Japanese artist and printmaker born in 1909. He was known for his intricate woodblock prints depicting traditional Japanese landscapes and cultural scenes. His works were exhibited both in Japan and internationally, contributing to the appreciation of Japanese art around the world.
In the realm of sports, Ricoh Kodama, a Japanese professional baseball player born in 1952, achieved fame as a pitcher for the Yomiuri Giants and the Kintetsu Buffaloes in Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball league. He was known for his impressive pitching skills and helped his teams win multiple championships during his career.
Ricoh Hirota, born in 1968, was a Japanese politician who served as a member of the House of Representatives in the National Diet of Japan. He was known for his advocacy for environmental protection and sustainable development policies.
Lastly, Ricoh Matsushita, born in 1982, is a contemporary Japanese artist known for her experimental multimedia installations and performances. Her works often explore themes of identity, technology, and the intersection of traditional and contemporary Japanese culture.
These individuals, spanning various fields and time periods, exemplify the diverse backgrounds and achievements associated with the name Ricoh throughout history.
People
Ricoh + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Ricoh as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with R
Other first names starting with R with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Ricoh: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Ricoh?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 7 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Ricoh going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 48,964,905 US residents.
Is Ricoh a common name?
We classify Ricoh as "Very Rare". It ranks above 23.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 7 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Ricoh most popular?
The single biggest year for Ricoh was 1988, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Ricoh is about 37 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Ricoh in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Ricoh a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Ricoh in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Ricoh still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Ricoh in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Ricoh can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How common is the name Ricoh?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people share the name Ricoh at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.